THERE has been deep sadness following the death on Friday of Adrian McHugh of Stramartin, Derrybeg and Galway. He passed away at Letterkenny University Hospital following a short illness. Aged 55 years, he was a son of Sheila (née Curran) and the late Tony McHugh. Widely known and warmly regarded, Adrian was described as ‘one […]
Gardaí seize car without tax for over 1,000 days
GARDAÍ have seized a car in Derrybeg after discovering it had not been taxed for over 1,000 days. This comes after gardaí from the Milford Roads Policing Unit stopped a car at a checkpoint in the area yesterday morning. Following inspection, they discovered the car had not been taxed for over 1,000 days, had no […]
HSE appointments cancelled in Derrybeg due to flooding
Clinics and appointments scheduled in the Derrybeg Health Centre today are cancelled as the area in inaccessible due to flooding. “All Public Health Nurse and Community Intervention Team appointments have been cancelled today,” a spokesperson for the HSE said. This morning the Donegal News reported that parts of Gaoth Dobhair were hit by serious flooding […]
Tractor transports medical staff to work as flooding hits Gaoth Dobhair
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By Róise Collins Parts of Gaoth Dobhair were hit by serious flooding overnight, causing dangerous driving conditions and significant disruption locally. One of the worst-hit spots was the road opposite the NowDoc medical centre, which is completely flooded. Advertisement In the midst of the chaos, a local tractor driver has been praised by local Cllr […]
Tributes flow following the death of Maria Doherty
by Tommy Curran There was widespread sadness at the death of Miss Maria Doherty, Magheraclogher, Derrybeg which occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital at the weekend. A member of a well known and highly respected family, she celebrated her 51st birthday on Friday, August 15. Advertisement A daughter of the late Hughie Chití Tim Doherty and […]
Killing of RIC Inspector Martin recalled during Heritage Week
THERE was a very good attendance for the talk titled ‘The Killing of Inspector Martin R.I.C. in Derrybeg in 1889’ which was held in the old St. Mary’s Church, Derrybeg last Sunday. The talk was delivered by the local historian, author and former teacher, Vincent Breslin, Bunbeg. The event was organised by the Co. Donegal […]
Fire crews tackled St Mary’s Church blaze with water from stream
By Róise Collins CONCERNS have been raised over water pressure issues on the night of the devastating fire that destroyed St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg on Easter Monday. It has emerged that fire crews had to take water from a nearby stream as they attempted to battle the blaze. Advertisement The problem came to light […]
Community rallies after devastating church fire
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By Róise Collins THE community of Gaoth Dobhair have rallied together to support their beloved parish priest following a devastating fire over the Easter weekend. In the early hours of Easter Monday, a fire completely destroyed St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg, a cherished landmark at the heart of the close-knit community. Advertisement As fire crews […]
WATCH: ‘We are going to do our best, shoulder to shoulder’
THE community of Gaoth Dobhair are rallying together to raise vital funds to rebuild St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg. Mary Coyle, who organised the fundraiser on behalf of Coiste Forbartha Dhobair Cuideachta Faoi Theorainn Ráthaíochta, said the parish of Gaoth Dobhair is in mourning after their church was destroyed in a fire in the early […]
Fundraiser to rebuild St Mary’s Church raises over €36,000 in less than 24 hours
A fundraiser to support the rebuilding of St Mary’s Church in Derrybeg has raised over €36,000 in less than 24 hours. In the early hours of Easter Monday, a fire completely destroyed the church. Fire crews were alerted to the fire in the middle of the night and crews from Gweedore, Dungloe, Falcarragh, Glenties and […]